The Teltonika RUT271 is a compact 5G RedCap router for simple IoT and M2M sites. It pairs a 3GPP Release 17 RedCap radio with LTE Cat 4 fallback, Wi-Fi, two Ethernet ports and basic I/O, in a small aluminium case that draws under 3 W. This page covers the full specification, what the RUT271 is good at, and what to check before you deploy one in the UK.
Overview
What is the Teltonika RUT271?
The RUT271 is the smaller of Teltonika’s two RedCap routers, alongside the industrial RUT976. It is built for sites that need one reliable mobile connection for a single device or a small LAN: a CCTV camera, a PLC, a kiosk, a meter cabinet or a piece of remote plant.
RedCap (Reduced Capability) is the version of 5G designed for this kind of device. It keeps the 5G Standalone core and lower latency, but cuts bandwidth, antenna count, cost and power compared with full 5G. If you are new to the technology, start with what is 5G RedCap.
Specification
Teltonika RUT271 technical specifications
| Specification | RUT271 |
|---|---|
| Cellular | 5G sub-6 GHz Standalone, 3GPP Release 17 RedCap, with LTE Cat 4 fallback |
| 5G speed | Up to 223 Mbps down, 123 Mbps up |
| LTE speed | Up to 195 Mbps down, 105 Mbps up |
| 5G SA bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79 |
| SIM | 1 x Mini SIM (2FF) slot. eSIM version available with a consumer-type eSIM (up to 7 profiles) |
| Ethernet | 2 x RJ45 10/100 Mbps (1 WAN, 1 LAN) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n), access point and hotspot, up to 50 clients |
| I/O | 1 x digital input (8 to 30 V high), 1 x digital output (open collector, 30 V, 300 mA) |
| Antennas | 2 x SMA for mobile, 1 x RP-SMA for Wi-Fi |
| Power | 9 to 30 V DC on a 4-pin socket, reverse polarity protection, passive PoE on the LAN port |
| Power consumption | Under 1.5 W idle, under 3 W maximum |
| Housing | Aluminium with plastic panels, IP30 |
| Dimensions and weight | 83 x 25 x 74 mm, 130 g |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +75 °C |
| In the box | Router, 9 W power supply, 2 x 5G antennas, Wi-Fi antenna, 1.5 m Ethernet cable, SIM adapter kit |
Features
Key features of the RUT271
RedCap with LTE fallback
Connects to 5G Standalone networks using RedCap, and falls back to LTE Cat 4 automatically where SA is not available. Works as a 4G router today and moves to 5G as SA coverage arrives.
Very low power
Under 1.5 W idle and under 3 W at maximum, on a 9 to 30 V supply. Suitable for solar and battery sites, and passive PoE simplifies cabling.
WAN failover
Can switch between mobile, wired WAN and Wi-Fi uplinks automatically, so a fixed line can be the primary connection with RedCap as backup, or the other way round.
RutOS and RMS
Runs Teltonika’s RutOS firmware with VPN options including WireGuard, IPsec and OpenVPN, and can be managed at fleet scale through Teltonika’s Remote Management System.
eSIM
RUT271 eSIM: what it does and does not do
The RUT271 is available in an eSIM version alongside the standard model. The embedded eSIM is a consumer-type eSIM that can hold up to seven profiles, and it ships with a small bootstrap profile used only to download your provider’s profile. Profiles are added and switched from the router’s interface.
That is useful for flexibility, but it is not the same as the GSMA SGP.32 IoT eSIM standard, which is designed for remote profile management across large fleets without user interaction. For fleet-wide remote network switching, an IoT eUICC SIM in the physical slot is still the more common approach. Our eRedCap guide covers where 5G IoT devices and SIM technology are heading next.
Applications
Where the RUT271 fits
CCTV and security
One camera or a small NVR, with enough uplink for clips and live view on a compact, low-power router.
Utilities and metering
Street cabinets and meter rooms where a single controller or logger needs a secure connection back to base.
Retail, kiosks and signage
Payment terminals, vending, digital signage and pop-up sites that need quick, reliable connectivity.
Remote access to plant
VPN access to a PLC or HMI for maintenance, using the digital input and output for simple alarms and control.
See more examples on our RedCap applications page.
Worth knowing
What to check before you deploy
5G Standalone coverage
RedCap needs 5G SA. Check each site, and plan on LTE Cat 4 until SA is confirmed. Our guide to testing RedCap signal explains how.
Single SIM slot
There is one physical SIM slot. For dual-network redundancy, use a multi-network IoT SIM or choose the dual-SIM RUT976 instead.
10/100 Ethernet
Both ports are Fast Ethernet, which caps wired throughput below the RedCap peak. Not an issue for telemetry or single-camera sites.
IP30 and antennas
The case is IP30, so outdoor sites need an enclosure. External antennas often make the biggest difference to RedCap performance: see our RedCap antenna guide.
UK networks
Using the RUT271 on UK networks
RedCap is live on EE and Vodafone, with other operators still building out Standalone 5G. The RUT271 supports the n1, n3, n28 and n78 bands used for 5G in the UK. Check the latest on our UK RedCap network status page.
Compare
RUT271 vs other RedCap routers
If you need dual SIM, serial ports or more Ethernet, compare the RUT271 with its bigger sibling in our Teltonika RUT271 vs RUT976 guide. For other manufacturers, see the Advantech ICR-2452 review, the ER5200 and the full 5G RedCap hardware overview. To decide whether RedCap is the right choice at all, read RedCap vs LTE Cat-4.
Sources
- Teltonika Networks, RUT271 product page.
- Teltonika Networks, RUT271 datasheet v1.22, May 2026.
- Teltonika Networks Wiki, RUT271 quick start guide.